http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/immigration-system-increase-mccallum-1.3812749

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A high-powered group of external advisers is calling for a dramatic increase in Canada's immigration levels, but Immigration Minister John McCallum says that might be too ambitious.

McCallum said Wednesday he's read the report by the Advisory Council on Economic Growth that calls for a 50-per-cent increase in targets to 450,000 people a year.

The measure would target skilled, entrepreneurial newcomers in an attempt to stimulate economic growth.

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The 14-member panel, chaired by Dominic Barton of the firm McKinsey and Co., is to deliver a set of recommendations to Finance Minister Bill Morneau on Thursday.

McCallum said meeting the target suggested by Barton's group would be costly and might not find broad national support.

"The figure he gives is a huge figure," McCallum said. "But this is not a universal view across the country."

Discussions are continuing and the government will announce immigration targets for 2017 next month, McCallum added.

McCallum's cabinet colleague, Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains, told The Canadian Press on Wednesday that he's "worked very closely" with Barton's panel, and favours increased immigration levels. But he stopped short of endorsing the target in Barton's report.

"Clearly he's demonstrating an opportunity for Canada," Bains said. "We value our diversity, we value our multicultural society and we recognize immigration is an opportunity to create jobs."

The need for skilled labour

Bains said the government would need to sell the idea of higher immigration levels to the public.

"We, as a government, need to focus on communicating the benefits of growing the economy and part of that growth is investing in people and part of that equation is immigration."

Bains said bringing in more skilled workers is part of the government's broader agenda that includes investing in research and development, creating jobs and helping companies grow.

A survey released by Canadian Manufactures and Exporters said the most pressing challenge facing its member companies is "attracting or retaining skilled labour."

The response came from a survey and roundtable discussions with 1,300 member companies.

Matthew Wilson, the organization's senior vice president, said manufacturers have traditionally looked beyond Canada's border to find skilled workers.

"If we can expand that, that's good," he said in an interview.

Slower growth ahead

But the government needs to do more to make sure the immigrants they allow into Canada actually have skills that are needed, Wilson added.

"Just bringing in more immigrants isn't going to solve the skills-gap problem if they don't have the skills Canadian companies need."

The continuing need to address the country's sluggish economy was underscored Wednesday as the Bank of Canada downgraded its growth prediction.

The bank's latest outlook projected a real GDP expansion of 1.1 per cent this year, down from its earlier 1.3 per cent forecast.

Governor Stephen Poloz listed immigration as "one of the ingredients" for helping to reverse declining growth.

© The Canadian Press, 2016 

I can't believe McCallum had those thoughts. He must be drying out. Has anyone ever explained how "diversity" has helped Canada? I don't ever remember it being mentioned during Oshawa's Fiesta Week during its heydey.

Some talk on the CBC this morning & the reporter said most immigrants settle in the big cities, which doesn't help declining populations in rural & small town Canada. The reason those populations are declining is that there are no jobs there. Why would it make sense to plunk immigrants down in areas of unemployment? In Apsley, Asians already own the motel/restaurant and the "general store". I can't think of any other businesses they'd be interested in.  

More bad coming from Trudeau - 2 of 3 pipelines approved - fucking monster

1 minute ago, 1trailmaker said:

More bad coming from Trudeau - 2 of 3 pipelines approved - fucking monster

Yeah and that was all thanks to Truedope.... he hasn't been in the country enough to have had anything to do with it. He's more concerned with female genitals in Liberia and Madagascar than what's going on here.

He is the PM no one else but carry on you have to find some sort of hatred to spew about him.   Like I said all bad from the ONEWAYs

38 minutes ago, 1trailmaker said:

He is the PM no one else but carry on you have to find some sort of hatred to spew about him.   Like I said all bad from the ONEWAYs

Yeah... and every single decision goes through his office. If that was the case he wouldn't have time to leave his office let alone spend so much time trotting around the globe.

November 2015 - out of country 15 out of 30 days

2016 - out of country 52 days

I wonder how many frequent flyer points he has.

Edited November 29, 20169 yr by 02sled

Is it his Government? yes or no

second question is "are you okay with the go ahead" ?

1 hour ago, 1trailmaker said:

More bad coming from Trudeau - 2 of 3 pipelines approved - fucking monster

what took him so long.   couldn't find his rubber stamp. 

1 hour ago, 1trailmaker said:

More bad coming from Trudeau - 2 of 3 pipelines approved - fucking monster

Like he had a choice to make?

Justin,  our tax revenues down we need to generate revenue!  

Or we can stall pipelines and economy tanks.

 

so we are all good on this

2 minutes ago, 1trailmaker said:

so we are all good on this

sure,  only jt could mess it

3 hours ago, ArcticCrusher said:

what took him so long.   couldn't find his rubber stamp. 

Probably signed an "X" w/ 1 of his crayons.

Kevin nails it.

 

Trudeau negotiating with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is like having “Bambi” up against an “18-wheeler.”

1 hour ago, ArcticCrusher said:

Kevin nails it.

 

Trudeau negotiating with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is like having “Bambi” up against an “18-wheeler.”

You're giving Truedope too much credit. Somebody should send Truedope a copy of The Art of the Deal. Hope he doesn't come to tears when Trump doesn't kiss his butt and pose for a selfie.

Edited November 30, 20169 yr by 02sled

6 minutes ago, 02sled said:

You're giving Truedope too much credit. Somebody should send Truedope a copy of The Art of the Deal. Hope he doesn't come to tears when Trump doesn't kiss his butt and pose for a selfie.

Hope he does not send Frieland, she will come to tears, thats a given.

quite the Trump love fest going on here, i hope you guys are right and we get fucked over so you can say SEE SEE Trudope is an idiot.  That will teach those leftist fucks a lesson.

 

21 minutes ago, 1trailmaker said:

quite the Trump love fest going on here, i hope you guys are right and we get fucked over so you can say SEE SEE Trudope is an idiot.  That will teach those leftist fucks a lesson.

 

Not a love fest Fail... just reality. He is a business man and a very accomplished deal negotiator. He is the NHL of negotiation and Truedope is still playing on his high school team. Prime example.... he managed to put together a deal to keep Carrier from moving to Mexico it seems. Truedope needs someone who is an accomplished negotiator... not himself or Frieland.

Edited November 30, 20169 yr by 02sled

20 minutes ago, 02sled said:

Not a love fest Fail... just reality. He is a business man and a very accomplished deal negotiator. He is the NHL of negotiation and Truedope is still playing on his high school team. Prime example.... he managed to put together a deal to keep Carrier from moving to Mexico it seems. Truedope needs someone who is an accomplished negotiator... not himself or Frieland.

Fuck you eat every thing you are fed -

Tell me how does a Casino fail? 

the guy doesn't pay taxes because of his billions in losses

can't make this shit up - Trump fest is huge today

 

What do you know about Trudeau negotiating for a country with Billions of needed resources, nothing that is what you or anyone knows so far.    What exactly do you think we will lose in the new NAFTA deal, tell me please since you seem to know. 

28 minutes ago, 1trailmaker said:

Fuck you eat every thing you are fed -

Tell me how does a Casino fail? 

the guy doesn't pay taxes because of his billions in losses

can't make this shit up - Trump fest is huge today

 

What do you know about Trudeau negotiating for a country with Billions of needed resources, nothing that is what you or anyone knows so far.    What exactly do you think we will lose in the new NAFTA deal, tell me please since you seem to know. 

Give it a rest Fail... your stupidity is shining through. Trump business is a lot more than casinos. Real estate, office towers, including some of the most expensive real estate in existence, hotels, golf courses, Trump Model Management, Sentient Jets, Trump Productions.

But of course he's a poor negotiator

So now we have Truedope who negotiated a lot as a drama teacher, a bouncer and a snow board instructor.  Quit Fail... I am laughing too much at your stupidity. What shining examples of Truedopes or Frielands negotiating skills are there. Oh that's right there are none. The one Frieland was sent to do in Europe had the world laughing at her for almost breaking down in tears.

Like I said no love fest, just a comparison of a heavy weight in negotiating compared to a rank amateur. How many deals do you think Trump has negotiated, thousands, tens of thousands? How about Truedope, maybe a salary for his nanny.

Edited November 30, 20169 yr by 02sled

https://www.sootoday.com/national-news/softwood-lumber-dispute-heats-up-as-us-lumber-group-files-petition-for-duties-473969

As much as I want a successful resolution & the possibilty of some of the shuttered sawmills reopening across the country, I have my doubts. One would hope that the Canadian negotiators keep that ninny (or what ever you want to call her) Freeland as far away from the table as possible. God help us if the Americans see her break down in tears @ the slightest obstacle.

3 minutes ago, 02sled said:

Give it a rest Fail... your stupidity is shining through. Trump business is a lot more than casinos. Real estate, office towers, including some of the most expensive real estate in existence, hotels, golf courses, Trump Model Management, Sentient Jets, Trump Productions.

But of course he's a poor negotiator

So now we have Truedope who negotiated a lot as a drama teacher, a bouncer and a snow board instructor.  Quit Fail... I am laughing too much at your stupidity. What shining examples of Truedopes or Frielands negotiating skills are there. Oh that's right there are none. The one Frieland was sent to do in Europe had the world laughing at her for almost breaking down in tears.

Like I said no love fest, just a comparison of a heavy weight in negotiating compared to a rank amateur. How many deals do you think Trump has negotiated, thousands, tens of thousands? How about Truedope, maybe a salary for his nanny.

you have a lot to learn, but we did okay with a Mail Clerk as our leader

 

I will wait and see, unlike you who will keep giving Trump the upper hand

11 minutes ago, revrnd said:

https://www.sootoday.com/national-news/softwood-lumber-dispute-heats-up-as-us-lumber-group-files-petition-for-duties-473969

As much as I want a successful resolution & the possibilty of some of the shuttered sawmills reopening across the country, I have my doubts. One would hope that the Canadian negotiators keep that ninny (or what ever you want to call her) Freeland as far away from the table as possible. God help us if the Americans see her break down in tears @ the slightest obstacle.

They have already seen her as a dimwit on Bill Maher's show.

9 minutes ago, 1trailmaker said:

you have a lot to learn, but we did okay with a Mail Clerk as our leader

 

I will wait and see, unlike you who will keep giving Trump the upper hand

Fail... you don't take a knife to a gun fight. It's just reality, Trump would eat up and spit out Truedope or Frieland in a negotiation scenario. He would probably have her in tears in minutes and running for home to be with her kids.

9 minutes ago, 1trailmaker said:

you have a lot to learn, but we did okay with a Mail Clerk as our leader

 

I will wait and see, unlike you who will keep giving Trump the upper hand

Many great people have started in the mail room.

9 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said:

Many great people have started in the mail room.

I know one who retired as a VP of 3 international divisions of 3M

here's a few examples of people who started in the mailroom

http://www.youngupstarts.com/2012/06/05/from-mailroom-to-boardroom-10-modern-day-execs-who-started-at-the-bottom/

They earned their positions in life.

Edited November 30, 20169 yr by 02sled

7 minutes ago, 02sled said:

Fail... you don't take a knife to a gun fight. It's just reality, Trump would eat up and spit out Truedope or Frieland in a negotiation scenario. He would probably have her in tears in minutes and running for home to be with her kids.

That may work in a board room full of billionaires but it has nothing to do with running a country of resources.  USA needs us more than we need them, what exactly is Trump going to do?  I asked you before you and don't answer because you really have no idea and just spew BS

 

WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LOSE WITH NAFTA?  I ASK AGAIN

9 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said:

Many great people have started in the mail room.

AGREED - many uneducated people have also - do you agree